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Sunday, September 02, 2012

Ayurvedic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Symptoms,Diet

Ayurvedic science is a traditional healing science of India using herbs and natural remedies to treat various health concerns. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most complicated auto-immune disorder affecting so many people worldwide. There are certain herbs and natural remedies which help to reduce the pain, swelling and other symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis like deformities and morning stiffness etc. Ayurveda also focuses on diet and lifestyle to treat various diseases including rheumatism. Diet in Rheumatism should be devoid of any greasy, sticky, heavy food which is difficult to digest.

According to Ayurveda, the rheumatoid arthritis is a disease caused by "ama" and now what is "ama ?

Ama is a sticky,greasy, cheesy substance which can be corelated with endotoxins or middle metabolites leading to formation of auto-immune anti-bodies causing harm to our own joint cells. The joints are under attack from our own defense cells.
Immnosuppression by Immunity suppressing anticancer drugs like Methotrexate and corticosteroids are used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis but the long term benefits are not there and there are more losses.


What is Rheumatoid Arthritis and its Treatment in Ayurveda 

Rheumatism is a group of syndromes collectively described as various auto-immune disorders affecting various organs mainly joints. There are certain Ayurvedic remedies mentioned for Rheumatoid arthritis in this ancient healing system of medicine. Nature has given us many natural anti-inflammatory herbs, immuno-modulating herbs ( which modifies the behavior of immune cells ). The main herbs are Turmeric and Giloy.  The treatment in modern medicine is mainly focused in insuring the quick remission of the disease but the remissions achieved by use of anti-inflammatory synthetic drugs, immunosuppressants and steroids are usually short term and the disease comes back again. 

The patient slowly develops deformities and it is very important to help the patient quickly and start Ayurvedic treatment. 


Main Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis 

1. Morning stiffness, especially in the neck, back and smaller joints in the hands. 
2. Small joints involvelement, stiffness and pain like a scorpion as stung on the joint. 
3. Swelling around joints 
4.The pain increases during the rainy seasons or whenever there are clouds in the sky.
5. Severe uncontrolled pain in serious cases 
6. Joint deformities in later stages 


Combination of herbs are used in treating this condition. The joint pain can be relieved by using Curcumin  capsules. Curcumin is a derivative from Turmeric spice and is highly researched molecule for its role in inflammation and pain. Traditionally also turmeric is used by Indians in case of trauma/ injury. The turmeric is boiled in milk and fed twice daily to the person who suffered an injury. 

There are certain traditional herbal formulations like Aaamvatantak churna which helps in treamtent in an effective way and in a very natural way. 

The herbal remedies like Punarnava mandur and Guggul capsules are also useful in reducing swelling, pain and inflammation and work together with Aamvatnatak Churna and Curcumin capsules. 

About all these, you can read more at in the Aamvatantak Page at www.planetayurveda.com

Diet in Rheumatoid arthritis - 

According to Ayurveda, the disease develops as a response to low digestive fire leading to fermentation and gas formation in stomach. This leads to indigestion, formation of Ama and development of endotoxins. These can also be known as RA factor and other toxins. The blood purifiers also play an important role. 
Diet in Rheumatoid arthritis should be mainly focused on giving proper nutrition to the body. The stiffness increases if the patient consumes yogurt/curd, Cheese, Sour fruits - orangs, lemons etc.  The spices are good in this disease. Not the chillies like green or red chillies but Spices like turmeric, ginger, garlic, black pepper are good and should be included in diet. Castor oil is also good for Rheumatoid arthritis


Ayurvedic cure and natural remedies for Rheumatoid arthritis 

1. Aamvatantak Churna -1 teaspoonful twice daily 
2. Curcumin capsules -2  capsules twice daily 
3. Punarnava mandur - 2 twice-thrice daily
4.Guggul caspules- 2 thrice daily 

Using these herbs is going to help a lot in this problem. Wish you health and happiness. To get more information about how to get these, please write at - herbalremedies123@yahoo.com





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